From: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, Brunei Darussalam
To: His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President, The Republic of Turkey
Your Excellency,
ASSALAMU 'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to you and to the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey on the occasion of your Republic Day.
I very much value the close and warm friendship shared between our two countries, continuously strengthened through active cooperation between our people in many fields and look forward to future opportunities to deepen these important ties.
With my warmest regards and very best wishes for your continued good health and happiness.
WASSALAMU 'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI